Fuel Greatness
Fuel Up to Play 60 empowers students to lead their schools in fueling up with nutrient-rich foods like dairy products, fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains, and to be active for at least 60 minutes each day.
Launched by the National Dairy Council, Midwest Dairy and the National Football League in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture, Fuel Up to Play 60 has been implemented in 73,000 schools across the country, including more than 12,000 in the Midwest.
To fuel greatness in schools, the program provides:
- An easy-to-follow online game plan
- Points, challenges and contests to engage students, educators, families and communities
- A chance to earn recognition and NFL awards
- Funding opportunities
How it Works
An adult (or group of adults) like a PE teacher, health teacher or wellness coordinator goes to the Fuel Up to Play 60 website to sign up as the school’s Program Advisor.
Program Advisors then work with student teams to complete six simple steps on the Fuel Up to Play 60 website.
Schools can choose from the list of Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Plays in the Playbook, or invent their own. Student Teams can help plan, promote and execute the Plays.
Schools have access to free resources and tools and can participate in optional contests for cool prizes.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Farm to School Kit
The Fuel Up to Play 60 Farm to School Play-in-a-Box kit takes you and your students on the journey milk takes from the farm to the fridge.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Fight Hunger Kit
The Fuel Up to Play 60 Fight Hunger Play-in-a-Box kit explores the issue of food insecurity and introduces students to how they can be a part of the solution.
Meet the Midwest Fuel Up to Play 60 Player Ambassadors
Harrison Butker
Kansas City Chiefs
Harrison Butker is a Kicker with the Kansas City Chiefs and wears #7. He has been in the league for five years and graduated from Georgia Tech before being drafted into the NFL.
David Montgomery
Chicago Bears
David Montgomery is a Running Back with the Chicago Bears and wears #32. He has three years experience in the league and graduated from Iowa State before being drafted into the NFL.
Dalvin Tomlinson
Minnesota Vikings
Dalvin Tomlinson is a Defensive Tackle for the Minnesota Vikings and wears #94. He has five years experience in the league and graduated from Alabama before being drafted into the NFL.